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Soothing the Savage Sunburn

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Robert J. Davis Special to The Wall Street Journal

Updated Aug. 10, 2004 12:01 a.m. ET

Any dermatologist will tell you that the best way to combat sunburn is to prevent it. But if you slip up and stay in the sun too long without adequate protection, there are numerous over-the-counter sprays, gels and lotions that claim to provide sunburn relief. While some of their ingredients may temporarily reduce symptoms, none are proven to speed healing or reverse skin damage.